The Telegram channel of the mobile application Transfermóvil indicated updates and conveniences for recharging the Chip Card for purchasing gasoline in Cuba. Details immediately.
According to the informationNow, recharging your Chip Card for fuel purchases at service stations is "easier than ever." All thanks to the online payment service via QR code from Transfermóvil, you can recharge your card electronically at the InfoHabana Visitor Center.
They explain that if you already have this card, you can simply go to OFA at InfoHabana to make your recharge. The address is Ave. del Puerto and O’Reilly, and the office hours are from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm y Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Remember that with the Rechargeable Chip Card, you will be able to purchase fuel even without electricity or connectivity, making it a very convenient option for your transportation needs," they said.
Chip card recharge for gasoline in Cuba
Since May 2023, the implementation of Rechargeable Chip Cards for fuel purchase at service stations appeared in Cuba.
This new payment method represented a step significant towards modernization and adaptation to new technologies in the retail sector, although in daily life, lines continue due to fuel shortages.
We have defined a development strategy that includes the incorporation of a new payment method for fuel purchases at the Servicentros network: the Rechargeable Chip Card. This innovative payment method aims to facilitate and speed up transactions, providing convenience and security to our customers," Fincimex stated almost two years ago about this chip card for buying gasoline in Cuba.
The first step is to obtain the Rechargeable Chip Card for free at FINCIMEX offices. After obtaining the card, the customer must go to authorized commercial establishments to load it with the desired amount.